#109588 - Rockviech - Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:54 pm
hey, im new to this and i wanted to ask if there is a cheap way to run homebrew on a nintendo ds lite
i only saw combinations of supercard and superkey and stuff like that, which cost about 100? and thats too much.
would appriciate informations
#109604 - tepples - Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:05 pm
The absolute cheapest way is MAX Media Dock.
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#109605 - OOPMan - Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:14 pm
I thought it was the the GBAmp v2 CF with the firmware patch?
Isn't the MAX Dock expensive? Also doesn't it have poor compatibility?
Hehehe, are you being sadistic tepples?
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#109606 - Rockviech - Sun Nov 19, 2006 5:29 pm
well the only thing which has to work is video, mp3 and homebrew#
how about transfering data pc -> nds? do i need any extra stuff?
#109609 - tepples - Sun Nov 19, 2006 6:28 pm
| OOPMan wrote: |
| I thought it was the the GBAmp v2 CF with the firmware patch? |
Which is almost the same thing as the MAX Media Dock.
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| Isn't the MAX Dock expensive? |
You're probably thinking of recommending MAX Media Launcher + GBAMP + CF writer. You have to buy those online, which means you have to pay shipping and (if you're a minor) pay a relative for the use of his or her debit card. This can can cost up to $60 depending on shipping prices. MAX Media Dock costs $40, and it includes a NoPass and can act as a CF writer, and it is available at at least one brick-and-mortar store close to where I live, which takes cash.
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| Also doesn't it have poor compatibility? |
That depends on the FAT library. Google tells me that MoonShell (music, video) supports it.
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#109610 - Rockviech - Sun Nov 19, 2006 6:41 pm
youtube also has videos showing max media dock with moonshell (mp3 and video) running
but my question is, what else do i need to get homebrew running? only max media dock? if so, how to upload them?
#109614 - MaHe - Sun Nov 19, 2006 6:57 pm
You will also require a CompactFlash card of any size over 8 MB (I recommend 512 MB or more). Then, you can just put the binaries, music, etc. on the card and boot them ... But keep in mind that Max Media Dock is the worst possible product you could buy. It look huge in DS Lite, the homebrew support is really bad, etc.
tepples: Max Media Dock isn't available in the stores outside of your country (with a possible exclusion of Canada and United Kingdom). The only Datel product I could find in my entire city is Action Replay.
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#109615 - Rockviech - Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:10 pm
so whats the better cheap solution? well i only dont wanna buy about 100?, thats really to much
nothing there with 50-70??
#109617 - dantheman - Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:20 pm
As was mentioned earlier in this thread, the absolute cheapest way aside from the Max Media Dock would be to get a GBA Movie Player v2, Compact Flash edition (not SD) and a Compact Flash card. Then you need some sort of passthrough device so that you can boot the the DS from the GBAMP in the GBA slot while still retaining the DS features. Here's a list of them:
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* EZPASS-3 from the EZ-Flash company.
* MAX Media Launcher from Datel, also sold as part of the MAX Media Player package, limited support for sleep mode.
* MK4-Key from the company behind NeoFlash, barebones NoPass.
* MK4-mini from the company behind NeoFlash, with some extra features.
* Ninjapass Media Launcher from the company behind Ninjapass DS Flash.
* PassCard 3 from the company behind M3 and G6.
* SuperKey from the creators of the SuperPass and SuperCard product lines.
PassCard 3 and SuperKey are reportedly identical in all but the label on the card." |
Of these, the MML, the Superkey, or the PassCard 3 would probably be the cheapest. Search various online shops to find the best prices and shipping charges.
#109618 - Rockviech - Sun Nov 19, 2006 8:38 pm
ok, lets check:
NDS Backup - SuperCard LITE (Micro-SD Version) inkl SuperKey , 84?, free shipping
ii already own a micr-sd 512mb card, so thats the version which is the best for me
is this ok? able to run most homebrew applications?
#109622 - Lick - Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:14 pm
The current generation homebrew "out there" won't support SCLite as it's still new; actually, it's not, but the development packages haven't been updated to support it.
I think the cheapest hardware is: GBAMP CF + CF memory + CF reader (PC) + Superkey. That will run most homebrew.
I would go for the Supercard devices though.
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#109625 - OOPMan - Sun Nov 19, 2006 9:19 pm
That would be perfect, assuming you have a DS-Lite...
The SuperCard Lite is too small to fit in a DS Phat...
EDIT: Ignore me, I think Lick is probably right :-)
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